Anthrax Bio

Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, New York. Formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums, multiple singles, and an EP featuring American hip hop group Public Enemy. Reputed for its energetic live performances, Anthrax was signed to Megaforce Records, which issued the band's debut studio album in 1984. Soon afterwards, Lilker left the band to form Nuclear Assault; he was permanently replaced by then-roadie Frank Bello. With a new lineup, the band recorded its second album, Spreading the Disease (1985), which was distributed by Island Records. Their third album, Among the Living, was released in 1987 and received substantial critical acclaim. Anthrax experienced another lineup change in 1992, when John Bush took Joey Belladonna's position as the band's vocalist. Sound of White Noise was released the following year and peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200. The studio efforts released throughout the 1990s saw the band experimenting with their sound and incorporating influences from other genres.